Heraklion Museum - Illustrated Guide by J A Sakellarakis

Heraklion Museum - Illustrated Guide by J A Sakellarakis

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From the remote Neolithic period the soil of Crete has lovingly protected priceless treasures, which have been, and are continually being brought to light by archaeological excavations.These masterpieces of Cretan, and especially of Minoan civilization, are now displayed in the Herakleion Museum, and form a collection of unique value.

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Heraklion Museum - Illustrated Guide by J A Sakellarakis

From the remote Neolithic period the soil of Crete has lovingly protected priceless treasures, which have been, and are continually being brought to light by archaeological excavations.These masterpieces of Cretan, and especially of Minoan civilization, are now displayed in the Herakleion Museum, and form a collection of unique value.The publication of the Guide to the Herakleion Museum by Ekdotike Athenon is intended to help the visitor to become acquainted with the treasures of Cretan art in a scientific and methodical way, and, through the exhibits, to trace the evolution of the civilization of the island throughout the many centuries of its history.The structure and composition of the book has been designed with these aims in mind, and the relevant photographs are set out alongside the text. The visitor thus has the opportunity to come into contact, room by room, with the great artistic achievements of Minoan civilization, and to form an idea of the character of its unique cultural heritage.
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ISBN 13 9789602130391
ISBN 10 9602130393
Title Heraklion Museum - Illustrated Guide
Author J A Sakellarakis
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Ekdotike Athenon S.A.
Year published 2003-12-01
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.